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Relics were a part of popular religion in Europe during the High Middle Ages. A relic is a physical remain (such as hair, teeth, bones, clothing, etc.) of a saint that has spiritual powers. Pilgrims traveled long distances to see relics and honor the saints represented by the relics. This illustrated the importance of Christianity and Islam in the lives of people during the time. | Relics were a part of popular religion in Europe during the High Middle Ages. A relic is a physical remain (such as hair, teeth, bones, clothing, etc.) of a saint that has spiritual powers. Pilgrims traveled long distances to see relics and honor the saints represented by the relics. This illustrated the importance of Christianity and Islam in the lives of people during the time. | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:33, 8 September 2011
By Shane Zerr Beneritto, 8-2
Definition
Webster's defines a relic as an object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr. The word relic first appears in the 13th century, but it comes from the latin word relinquere or to leave behind.
Relics were a part of popular religion in Europe during the High Middle Ages. A relic is a physical remain (such as hair, teeth, bones, clothing, etc.) of a saint that has spiritual powers. Pilgrims traveled long distances to see relics and honor the saints represented by the relics. This illustrated the importance of Christianity and Islam in the lives of people during the time.
